President Donald Trump has officially moved to install Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General, a strategic appointment that places a trusted ally at the helm of the Department of Justice. Blanche, who has served as the acting head of the agency following the departure of Pam Bondi in April, previously served as a personal lawyer for the president.
His legal resume includes defending Trump against federal prosecutions related to classified documents and the 2020 election, both of which were dismissed following the president's 2024 victory in accordance with long-standing DOJ policy. A former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, Blanche brings extensive experience to the role.
During his time as acting attorney general, he was involved in the department's efforts to release documents concerning the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and conducted an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell.
While Blanche recently faced pushback from lawmakers regarding a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at addressing government overreach, he has confirmed that the initiative has been scrapped.
With the president expressing full confidence in his performance, the administration expects a swift confirmation process in the Senate, clearing the way for Blanche to lead the nation's top law enforcement office.
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